Dunfermline striker Kevin Nisbet has spoken out in wake of reported interest from Rangers.A recent report claimed that they are 'keeping tabs' on him. It is that rapid development which apparently has Rangers considering a shock move to bring Nisbet to Ibrox in January. Scottish Premiership challengers Rangers are reportedly keen to delve into the Championship to land Kevin Nisbet from Dunfermline Athletic. Scottish Premiership challengers Rangers reportedly want to bring Dunfermline’s Kevin Nisbet to Ibrox but could he thrive under Steven Gerrard? The Glasgow Evening Times report that the Scottish Premiership challengers are big fans of the 22-year-old ahead of a potential return to Second City. Kevin Nisbet, 24, from Scotland Hibernian FC, since 2020 Centre-Forward Market value: €1.50m * Mar 8, 1997 in Glasgow, Scotland Full update Market values Scotland: Morelos & Edouard rise to the top - Celtic surpass £90m for first time But, on the evidence of Monday night, it … The youngster might be better off staying in the second tier for the next few months at least. Dunfermline striker Kevin Nisbet has insisted that East End Park is “perfect” for him just now – despite speculation linking him with a January move to Rangers. Dunfermline are understood to have knocked back an initial offer from Hibs for striker Kevin Nisbet. “I’m really flattered that there is interest there, but you’ve got to remember that it’s nothing more or less than just that,” Nisbet said. The Rangers linked striker enjoyed a weekend to remember, netting a stunning four-goal haul in Dunfermline’s 5-1 thrashing of Partick Thistle on Saturday – and he just couldn’t help himself when he faced the media afterwards. From there we’ll see what happens, really. Kevin Nisbet gets stuck in against Rangers during Hibs' 2-2 draw with the Ibrox side at Easter Road Could Kevin Nisbet be Hibs' 2020 answer to … Not that he'd be one to admit it, but Glasgow Rangers manager Steven Gerrard will surely be regretting his failure to sign former Dunfermline striker Kevin Nisbet in 2019. I think I’ve changed now; I’ve matured and it’s good to score four against my old club. Rangers fans were wanting Lawrence Shankland or Sam Cosgrove not that long ago and with Hibs rejecting a £3million offer for Kevin Nisbet there has been murmuring on social media for us to take another look at the player who was once linked with a move to Ibrox from the Scottish lower leagues. It is debateable whether Rangers should go all out for Nisbet in January or whether they will wait until the end of the season, when Alfredo Morelos could be packing his bags for the Premier League while Jermain Defoe’s loan spell from Bournemouth will have come to an end. KEVIN NISBET is determined to be the first player to score against Rangers this season. Rangers target Kevin Nisbet has admitted that he is “flattered” to be linked with a “massive club”. “I didn’t work hard enough, both on and off the field. Have something to tell us about this article? Nisbet fired home two composed penalties before grabbing his hat-trick with the sort of lethal volley that even Alfredo Morelos would have been proud off. Hibernian have confirmed the signing of Rangers-linked Kevin Nisbet from Dunfermline and claim to have beaten off competition from multiple other clubs [ Hibernianfc.co.uk ]. But I know I’ve got the confidence in myself. The hotshot striker has started the season strongly and scored 11 goals in 19 matches so far. The Glasgow-born centre-forward has found the net 11 times in 19 games since joining the Championship outfit from East Fife over the summer, sparking speculation that he could be on his way out of East End Park after a matter of months. One striker who could come to the attention of Celtic this summer could be Hibernian star man Kevin Nisbet. Former Celtic youth player Si Ferry reckons Hibs striker Kevin Nisbet has the potential to play for the Bhoys, speaking on his Open Goal podcast this week. Enjoying a fine debut season in the Scottish Premiership, the 24-year-old has scored an impressive 12 goals in 29 appearances [Transfermarkt] . Hibs have reportedly received a £2m bid for striker Kevin Nisbet just weeks after he caught the eye of Rangers fans with his goals in the Scottish Premiership. Kevin Nisbet could hardly have picked a more opportune time to hit back at the critics. Kevin Nisbet's stunning volley saw Hibernian come from behind to claim a 2-1 win over Cove Rangers at the Balmoral Stadium as they made it two wins from two in the Betfred Cup group stage. My attitude wasn’t great when I was there. 'Sign him up': Rangers fans think 23-year-old should be Gerrard's top target, Report: Jones near but Sunderland could miss out on two other targets; rival £2m bid lodged, {{#media.media_details}} Kevin Nisbet reacts after being linked with ‘massive club’ Rangers The Hibs new boy has already found the net five times since his … Nisbet was signed from Salvesen Boys Club in Edinburgh in May 1982 by the then Rangers manager John Greig. HIS hopes of a move to Birmingham City were dashed on deadline day. “Rangers is a massive club so I want to keep doing what I’m doing. And Rangers’ scouts will no doubt have been impressed by another Man of the Match display from The Pars’ star man. Last season, a Glasgow Times report claimed Rangers were ‘keeping tabs’ on the striker, leading to speculation about a potential summer swoop. But I’ve changed that now, I’ve matured, and I think I’ve become a better player.”. Dunfermline Athletic striker Kevin Nisbet has admitted that he is proud to be linked with a ‘massive club’ like Rangers on the back of his impressive start to the campaign, in quotes reported by the Evening Times. Nisbet fired home two composed penalties before grabbing his … Kevin Nisbet's 60th minute winner secured the group stage points for Jack Ross' men at Balmoral Stadium.Subscribe to the SPFL YouTube here! Sunday, 25th October 2020, 7:00 am Kevin Nisbet during the 2-2 draw between Hibs and Rangers at Easter Road in September (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group) 0 {{#media.focal_point}}. https://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/18046431.rangers-keeping-tabs-dunfermline-striker-kevin-nisbet-strong-start-season/. He has previously played for Partick Thistle, Raith Rovers and Dunfermline Athletic, as well as East Stirlingshire, Ayr United and Dumbarton on loan. In other news, 'It will be disrespectful': Alan Shearer makes claim about Leeds man's talents. Have something to tell us about this article? Kevin Nisbet has been linked with a move to Rangers on a few occasions before he made the step up to top flight football and after a first-half of the season that saw him top the scoring charts, January unrest and a drop in form has seen him have to make do with a … “You could say that I wasn’t given a fair crack of the whip there but that was down to me as well. Kevin Nisbet (born 8 March 1997) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Scottish Premiership club Hibernian and the Scotland national team. Kevin Nisbet has opened up on "flattering" interest from Rangers but insists he's completely focused on Dunfermline. Ferry was reviewing the recent Hibernian vs Rangers game at Easter Road with Paul Slane, … Report: Jones near but Sunderland could miss out on two other targets; rival £2m bid lodged, 'Sign him up': Rangers fans think 23-year-old should be Gerrard's top target, 'It will be disrespectful': Alan Shearer makes claim about Leeds man's talents, {{#media.media_details}} Dunfermline will not stand in Kevin Nisbet’s way if he is offered a life-changing move to Rangers during the January transfer window, manager Stevie Crawford has … (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Images) The St. Andrews club reportedly bid £3m for the 13-goal striker’s services with Jack Ross’ side turning down the offer despite only paying £250k for the player in the summer. And Rangers’ scouts will no doubt have been impressed by another Man of the Match display from The Pars’ star man. Rangers fans rate Hibs striker Kevin Nisbet and the striker tried and failed to force through a move to Birmingham. A simple fourth sealed arguably the best performance of Nisbet’s career and took his tally to 15 goals in 21 games. And if Nisbet wants to silence the doubters for good, scoring goals for fun at Rangers wouldn’t be a bad place to start. The on-form Premiership striker has been the subject of several failed big-money bids from Birmingham City. In an interview with The Evening Times , Nisbet addressed the Rangers rumours and said that he had to make a good career choice. {{#media.focal_point}}, {{#media.media_details}} Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Images In the end, Kevin Nisbet missed out on that life-changing move to Rangers. “I remember there was a discussion about whether or not I could play at a higher level. However, he remains happy at Dunfermline. {{#media.focal_point}}, {{#media.media_details}} He made his Rangers debut on 7 December 1985, as a forward, a … Published on February 5, 2021 Derek Ferguson has told Open Goal’s Right In The Coupon that both Celtic and Rangers should be looking at Hibernian attacker Kevin Nisbet, after a stunning first campaign at Easter Road following his summer move from Dunfermline. Nisbet might not be the most coveted striker in the lower leagues of Scottish football, that honour goals to Dundee United goal-machine Lawrence Shankland, but he is starting to make a name for himself with the Pars nonetheless. Kevin Nisbet's injury-time goal saw Hibernian draw 1-1 at a depleted Celtic as the champions' hopes of retaining their Scottish Premiership title took another blow. The Evening Times report that Rangers are interested in handing Nisbet a chance in the top flight, and the former Partick Thistle striker is understandably thrilled to see that his good work is not going unnoticed. Kevin Nisbet chested down Wright's searching ball on the edge of the Rangers box, swivelled and powered a volley across Jon McLaughlin, drawing a fine save from the goalkeeper. Frustrated Kevin Nisbet has submitted a transfer request to Hibs. Now the only place Kevin Nisbet is thinking of going next season is into Europe with Hibs. According to The Evening Times, the Gers have been “keeping tabs” on the Pars hitman after continuing last season’s goal-laden form following his move from rivals Raith Rovers. Dunfermline manager Stevie Crawford has admitted that he won’t stand in striker Kevin Nisbet’s way of a move to Rangers – if an acceptable bid comes in from the Gers.